Advanced wound repair therapies

Abstract

Medical and healthcare textiles (ISBN 978-1-84569-224-7) Medical textiles remain one of the most dynamic areas of research in textiles. Medical and healthcare textiles is the fourth in a series of conferences held at the University of Bolton. Like its predecessors, it has attracted papers from some of the leading international centres of expertise in the fi eld. Contributors cover a range of topics; these include emerging textile-based biomaterials, hygienic textiles, the use of textiles in infection control and as barrier materials, bandaging and pressure garments for managing chronic infections such as ulcers, the role of textiles in the management of burns and wounds, textile-based implantable devices such as tissue scaffolds and sutures, and intelligent textiles. Biomaterials for treating skin loss (ISBN 978-1-84569-363-3) The primary causes of wounds requiring skin replacement are severe burns and ulcers; materials must provide an effective temporary barrier, promote healing and minimise scarring. Massive improvements have been made to skin repair biomaterials in the last ten years with widespread adoption of new developments in the medical sector. This book provides a comprehensive review of biomaterials for treating skin loss. Chapters initially review the biomechanics and biological environment of skin. Further chapters discuss important methods and techniques for replacing and stabilising damaged skin, regulation and clinical trials. The fi nal group of chapters discuss human origin and cultured dermal replacements and the principles of skin regeneration. Drug-device combination products (ISBN 978-1-84569-470-8) Drug delivery systems represent a vast area of research and development within biomaterials and medicine and the demand for sophisticated drug delivery devices continues to drive developments. Advanced drug delivery devices can offer signifi - cant advantages to conventional drugs, such as increased effi ciency and convenience. Chapters in Part I discuss specifi c applications such as drug eluting stents and antimicrobial cements. Part II covers the development of drug device combination products with such topics as preclinical testing and regulation of products. This book provides a thorough analysis of the fundamentals, applications and new technologies of drug-device combination products for use throughout the human body. Details of these books and a complete list of Woodhead’s titles can be obtained by: • visiting our web site at www.woodheadpublishing.com • contacting Customer Services (e-mail: sales@woodheadpublishing.com; fax: +44 (0) 1223 832819; tel.: +44 (0) 1223 499140 ext. 130; address: Woodhead Publishing Limited, 80 High Street, Sawston, Cambridge CB22 3HJ, UK) If you would like to receive information on forthcoming titles, please send your address details to: Francis Dodds (address, tel. and fax as above; e-mail: francis. dodds@woodheadpublishing.com). Please confi rm which subject areas you are interested in.